What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Knysna in January?

In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Knysna averages 25°C high / 19°C low with about 45 mm.

Cape Town vs Knysna in January

Cape Town and Knysna are nearly tied in January — 86 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry; Knysna is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Cape Town vs Knysna — January climate, side by side

	🇿🇦 Cape Town	🇿🇦 Knysna
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	27°C
Avg high / low	28° / 17°	25° / 19°
Rainfall	9 mm	45 mm
Rainy days	2	8
Humidity	68%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	78	27

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Cape Town 🇿🇦 South Africahot, dry · best November86
Knysna 🇿🇦 South Africawarm, a little rain, clean air · best January89

Cape Town vs Knysna in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cape Town or Knysna?: Cape Town and Knysna are nearly tied in January — 86 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is hot, dry; Knysna is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Knysna in January?: In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Knysna averages 25°C high / 19°C low with about 45 mm.